Monday, June 18, 2007

What does it take to feel rich?

Now, the answer cannot be something like paying off loans or buying a house. As Robin explains, it is "some secret gauge of what it means to be wealthy."

So -- "What one item or service do you hold in your mind as the very definition of being rich?"

I tossed around the idea of a car and driver; but then ... then, I thought, oh no. I have a much better idea.

I love movies. But movie theatres? Not so much. I don't like other people talking during movies, I don't like the sticky floors from spilled sodas, I don't like the food smells from other people's dinners. But I love movies, and seeing movies in a darkened theatre, on the big screen.

So -- I want my own home movie theatre. With stadium seating. And, of course, films that are in the theatres. And popcorn and raisinettes.

You know, I have to say that looking at my BOOKSHELVES makes me feel rich. Okay, yeah, they're from Ikea, which isn't exactly expensive. But good golly, the books!

And once again, I'm displaying my book-deprived childhood (*sob!*), but seriously -- if I could transfer my total greed into just owning books instead of say, needing ice cream or something -- I'd be doing something awesome!

I have tried to write this post without being mad. Staying calm. Giving the benefit of the doubt. And no matter where I begin, I end the s...

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